Newport Harbor Educational Foundation
PROGRAMS
Classroom Instructional Technology
Funds raised provide for classroom teaching software, computers and technology such as iPads, digital Nikon cameras for photography, Wacom styluses for digital art, graphing calculators for math, and new teaching technology.
Provide students with up to date technology and software required to compete academically and technically.
Career Mentors for Juniors
Career Exploration Mentor Program offers juniors a chance to 'test drive' a career of their choice with 8 hours of one-on-one meetings and job shadowing with a professional volunteer mentor. The NHHS Mentor Coordinator matches 150-200 juniors with 250 volunteer mentors in a wide variety of occupations. Students write reports after each meeting with their mentor and describe this year long program as one of the most powerful learning experiences in their 4 years of high school.
It is deemed a success even if a student decides the career is not what they thought it was or are no longer interested. Many find their interests are confirmed and decide to pursue their dreams. The program helps to inform their important college decisions and future life plans.
Free Tutoring
The purpose of the free morning, after school and evening tutoring program is to provide all students with an opportunity to succeed academically regardless of their family’s financial or educational background. Free tutoring is offered after school in core subjects and is available to all 2300 students at all academic levels from remedial through honors and Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate. Harbor High's math teachers are hired to provide free tutoring two evenings each week in the library, called the Math Lab. Many students do not have support or the proper environment at home to receive additional academic support. Private tutoring is very expensive and is not an option for many Newport Harbor students. The morning and after school tutoring sessions are provided by college student tutors in an academic environment that is conducive to learning.
Provide students with the skills to succeed in high school, college and beyond. Improve students’ academic self confidence by providing them with the tools they need to be successful.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
AVID is a nationally recognized program dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and other post secondary opportunities. AVID is available to all Newport Harbor students but targets students traditionally underrepresented in higher education. AVID serves approximately 225 students per year and many of these students are the first in their family to attend college. AVID students are typically in the middle when looking at academic performance and approximately 90% of AVID students participate in the free and reduced lunch program. Over a 4 year period AVID empowers students by teaching them the skills and behaviors they need to guarantee academic success. It provides support with effective tutors and strong student/teacher relationships. AVID creates a positive peer group for students and provides confidence that with hard work they can achieve their goals. It also provides support and educational seminars for parents and families.
Long term goals are to: 1.) Increase the number of students that participate in AVID and enroll in a four year college. 2.) Teach students the skills and behaviors they need to guarantee academic success and college readiness. 3.) Instill confidence in students that with hard work students can achieve their goals. 4.) Form a partnership between parents, students and AVID tutors/administrators.
CONTACT
Newport Harbor Educational Foundation
600 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Diana Long
Phone: 949-646-1556#1